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5/2/2023 5:30 PM EST.
Not solely did the Philadelphia 76ers not have star Joel Embiid, however in addition they beat the Boston Celtics, 119-115 in Sport 1. The third Seed Philadelphia 76ers (54-28, 25-16 Away) will face off in opposition to the 2nd Seed Boston Celtics (57-25, 32-9 Residence) for Sport 2 of the Jap Convention Semifinals. The Boston Celtics at present have the least odds to win the NBA Championship by a big margin. These two groups will play tomorrow at 8 PM EST, on the TD Backyard, situated in Boston, Massachusetts. The matchup will air on TNT. If you’re on the lookout for one of the best betting odds and stats, right here is info to know:
NBA Championship Odds: Jap Convention
Philadelphia 76ers: +550
Boston Celtics: +190
Philadelphia 76ers vs. Boston Celtics (Sport 1).
Betting Odds: Boston (-10) Over/Beneath 215.5.
Betting Outcomes: Philadelphia Cash Line, Philadelphia +10, OVER: 234.
The Philadelphia 76ers went into Sport 1 with out MVP Candidate Joel Embiid. Due to James Harden scoring 45 Factors, the 76ers had been capable of escape Sport 1 by a slim margin. Guard Tyrese Maxey added 26 Factors, and each Maxey and Harden mixed for 6 steals. On the Celtics facet, Jayson Tatum led the best way with 39 Factors, 1 Steal, 1 Block, and had 11 Rebounds. As well as, Tatum shot 4-5 from downtown. Jaylen Brown added 23 Factors, and Malcolm Brogdon scored 20. It’s essential to notice Grant Williams, and Sam Hauser performed a mixed 9 minutes off the bench, and Robert Williams III was not an enormous issue on this sport.
Each the 76ers and the Celtics shot over 50 % from the sphere, and Philadelphia shot 44.7 % from the Three. Though Boston Outrebounded, and dominated in paint factors, the 76ers shot higher total as a staff. The Celtics additionally had a sport excessive 16 Turnovers and had been up as soon as by 12.
Philadelphia 76ers vs. Boston Celtics (Sport 2)
Philadelphia: +410
Boston: -520
Unfold: Philadelphia +10, Boston-10.
Over/Beneath: 218.
Accidents:
Philadelphia 76ers
C Joel Embiid (Day-To-Day): Knee.
Boston Celtics
PF Danilo Gallinari (OUT): Knee.
Playoffs Recap
Philadelphia 76ers
The Philadelphia 76ers discovered themselves in a positive place within the First Spherical of the NBA Playoffs. They defeated and swept the Brooklyn Nets 4-0, during which solely Sport 3 was shut. The 76ers completed their sweep with out star Joel Embiid, who suffered a knee damage. With out Embiid, Tobias Harris, James Harden, Tyrese Maxey, Paul Reed, and De’Anthony Melton all contributed to the win.
In 4 video games, the 76ers held the Nets to underneath 100 Factors Per Sport and averaged 48.5 Rebounds. James Harden led the sequence, and averaged 17.3 Factors, 5.5 Rebounds, and eight.8 Assists.
Within the Submit Season, Philadelphia ranks eleventh in Factors Per Sport (106.8), 2nd in Three-Level Taking pictures (41.5), 1st in Free-Throw Share (89), eighth in Rebounds (44.4), fifteenth in Assists (20.8), and 2nd in fewest turnovers (11.0).
On the defensive facet, the 76ers rank 2nd in Opponent Factors Per Sport (97), third in Steals (8.8), and eleventh in Blocks (4.0).
Strengths
Free Throw and Three-Level Share/Protection/Rebounding.
Everyone knows that shut video games can usually come right down to free throws. The 76ers aren’t solely environment friendly of their Free-Throw Taking pictures, however in addition they rank #1 within the Playoffs in proportion. Philadelphia is taking pictures 89 % from the road, whereas the Celtics are taking pictures 81.2 %.
The 76ers had been the highest staff in Three-Level Share in the course of the common season and shot 38.7 %. Even with out Joel Embiid, Philadelphia stays 2nd within the Playoffs in Three-Level Share (41.5). James Harden not solely completed with 45 Factors in Sport 1 in opposition to the Boston Celtics, however he additionally hit a clutch Three-Level shot over Al Horford in the direction of the tip of the sport. The 76ers shot 44 % from downtown in Sport 1 and have a number of gamers that may strike past the arc, together with James Harden, De’Anthony Melton, Tyrese Maxey, Tyrese Maxey, and Joel Embiid.
The Philadelphia 76ers ranked prime 10 in protection score within the common season and have stepped up their sport within the playoffs. The 76ers at present rank fifth in Defensive Ranking (107.3), and rank 2nd in Opponent Factors Per Sport. As well as, they don’t let their opponents get to the free-throw line usually, and rank 1st in Opponent rebounds (35.6). Each Maxey and Harden performed properly defensively in Sport 1, and the 76ers rank third in Steals per sport (8.9). Along with all these strengths, Philadelphia is successful their playoff video games, and by a big margin (+9.7).
Weak point
Joel Embiid Damage/ Shot Makes an attempt.
Tright here’s no query Joel Embiid is the center and soul of this staff and is an MVP Candidate but once more. Embiid was dominated out of Sport 1 with a knee damage, and almost definitely feels much less strain after Philadelphia took the primary sport. Nonetheless, Sport 2 is in Boston, and the Celtics have the expertise and the gamers to problem this Philadelphia staff.
Based on MSN an hour in the past, Coach Doc Rivers quoted “There’s no change in his standing,” stated coach Doc Rivers. “I’m assuming it’s uncertain—I don’t know what the phrases are, however they haven’t modified if I’m being trustworthy, however he’s understanding. He’s over there with a few of our guys proper now and I’ll get the report when he will get again. The truth that he’s doing that may be a step ahead for certain.”
Joel Embiid carried this staff and put-up unimaginable numbers this season. He averaged 36.8 Factors, 1.4 Blocks 11.8 Rebounds, and shot 61.2 % from the Area in 4 video games in opposition to Boston this season. As well as, Embiid is averaging 32.3 Factors, 1.4 Blocks and 9.4 Rebounds in Away Video games this Season. Joel Embiid is a rim protector, glass gleaner, and might shoot from the Three. The Boston Celtics are an elite staff, and I do suppose the 76ers will want Embiid to win the sequence in opposition to Boston.
One of many 76ers greatest weaknesses within the playoffs has been their variety of subject aim makes an attempt. They make huge pictures after they depend, nevertheless, the quantity has not been there. Philadelphia ranks twelfth in Area Aim Makes an attempt (86.2), and tenth in Three Level Makes an attempt (34.2).
Boston Celtics
Philadelphia 76ers vs. Boston Celtics (Sport 1)
Betting Odds: Boston (-10) Over/Beneath 215.5.
Betting Outcomes: Philadelphia Cash Line, Philadelphia +10, OVER: 234.
The 76ers shocked the world after they took Sport 1 in opposition to Boston with out star Joel Embiid. Though Boston shot 58 % from the Area, they shot barely much less from the Three, and had a sport excessive 16 turnovers. Additionally, Each Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown led the best way in minutes, Factors, and Rebounds. Though Tatum had a double-double, the Celtics didn’t get a lot assist from their bench, apart from Malcom Brogdon. I anticipate Robert Williams III, Derrick White, and the Celtics bench to have a much bigger function in Sport 2.
It’s essential to notice Boston outrebounded Philadelphia 38-28, had extra factors within the paint, and had extra factors off turnovers.
Philadelphia 76ers vs. Boston Celtics (Sport 2)
Philadelphia: +410
Boston: -520
Unfold: Philadelphia +10, Boston-10.
Over/Beneath: 218
Playoffs Recap
The Boston Celtics virtually blew their lead within the First Spherical in opposition to the seventh Seed, Atlanta Hawks. Though the Celtics received the Sequence 4-2, they had been shut in statistics with the Hawks. They allowed Atlanta to common 115.8 Factors Per Sport, and Barely outrebounded the Hawks.
Jayson Tatum led the best way, and averaged 27.2 Factors, 10 Rebounds, and 5.3 Assists in 6 video games. In Sport 6 in opposition to Atlanta, each Tatum and Brown had a mixed 62 factors to shut out and sport and advance to the Convention Semifinals.
Within the Submit Season, Boston ranks 2nd in Factors Per Sport (120.3), third in Three-Level Taking pictures (40.4 %), sixth in Free-Throw Share (81.2), ninth in Rebounds (44), 1st in Assists (27.1), and eighth in turnovers (12.9).
On the defensive facet, The Celtics rank thirteenth in Opponent Factors Per Sport 116.3), fifteenth in Steals (6.0), and 2nd in Blocks (7.2). Boston was an excellent defensive staff this season, and ranked 2nd in Defensive Ranking (110.6) and 2nd in Offensive Ranking. If Boston needs to maintain up, they have to step up their protection.
Strengths
Offense/Three-Level and Area Aim Share/Tremendous Stars.
There’s no query the Boston Celtics have loads of offense within the common season and the Playoffs. In addition to Miami, Boston is averaging 120.3 Factors Per Sport, and so they rank third in Three-Level Taking pictures. As well as, the Celtics have a number of gamers that may hit their pictures, particularly from downtown. The Celtics at present lead all Playoff groups in Area Aim Share (52.1), and rank 2nd in Three Level Photographs made. That is an offense run by Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown. Nonetheless, Derrick White, Malcom Brogdon, Marcus Good, and Al Horford can all take off offensively at any time. These gamers can be essential to the sequence, particularly if Joel Embiid is ready to swimsuit up.
Each Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum have change into two of the deadliest pair within the NBA. Not solely have they got years of expertise taking part in collectively, however they’ve additionally been to the NBA Finals. Though Boston will rely closely on different stars and bench gamers to step up, they will in the end want one hundred pc from each Tatum and Brown. This consists of imaginative and prescient of the court docket, taking part in staff basketball, and making sensible choices in essential conditions.
Jayson Tatum averaged 21 Factors, 1.3 Steals, 6.3 Assists, and 9.8 Rebounds in 4 Video games in opposition to the 76ers this season. As well as, Tatum shot 44 % from the Area, and solely 28.6 % from the Area. It’s essential to notice Tatum is averaging 31.7 Factors, 1.2 Steals, and Rebounds in Residence Video games this season. In these Residence Video games, Jayson Tatum averages 48.4 % from the Area, and 35.8 % from the Three.
Like Tatum, Jaylen Brown averaged 21 Factors, 1.7 Steals, 2.7 Assists, and three Rebounds in 3 video games in opposition to Philadelphia. Brown has been a lot better at dwelling, averaging 26.7 Factors, 1.1 Steals, 3.3 Assists, and 6.8 Rebounds. In Residence Video games, Brown is taking pictures 48 % from the sphere. Though each stars struggled in opposition to the 76ers this season, they might want to step it up this sequence.
Weak point
Protection/ Attending to the Free-Throw Line.
Opposite to the common season stats, the Boston Celtics at present rank twelfth in Defensive Effectivity within the Playoffs (116.3). Moreover, Boston ranks thirteenth in Opponent Factors Per Sport, and permits 116 factors Per Sport. The Significance of Free-Throws was mentioned above, and their influence on shut video games. The Celtics rank 2nd in Opponent Free-Throw makes an attempt, which may make or break a sport. In the event that they need to win, Boston must cease opponents from attending to the road so usually.
Not solely do the Celtics permit groups to get to the road, however they’re additionally 2nd to final in Free Throw makes an attempt this Postseason. The one staff to make it to the road much less are the 76ers. If the Celtics can assault the rim, and get to the road, they may take this second sport.
Boston has two-way guards in Marcus Good and Derrick White. They at present rank eleventh in Perimeter Three Protection and are a staff that ranked 4th within the Common season in opposition to the perimeter. The truth is, Boston restricted opponents to 34.5 % Three-Level taking pictures this season.
Key Stats-Playoffs
•Philadelphia averages 106.8 factors per sport.
•Boston averages 120.3 factors per sport.
•Philadelphia ranks 2nd in factors allowed with 97 opponents factors per sport.
•Boston ranks thirteenth in factors allowed with 116.3 opponents factors per sport.
•Philadelphia ranks eighth in rebounds per sport with 44.4.
•Boston ranks ninth in rebounds per sport with 44.
•Philadelphia ranks 2nd in level differential at +9.7.
•Boston ranks fifth in level differential at +4.0.
•Philadelphia ranks eleventh in blocked pictures with 4.0 per sport.
•Boston ranks 2nd in blocked pictures with 6.7 per sport.
•Philadelphia averages 41.5 % from the 3-point vary, whereas Boston averages 40.4 % from the 3-point vary.
LAST 10 GAMES + GAME PREDICTION
SPREAD: Boston -10
-Philadelphia lined the unfold in 7 of their final 10 video games.
-Boston lined the unfold in 7 of their final 10 video games.
-Philadelphia has a 51-34-2 document ATS this season.
-Boston has a 50-39-0 document ATS this season.
-Boston 26-19-0 in HOME video games ATS this season.
-Philadelphia is 25-18-1 in AWAY video games ATS this season.
Though Philadelphia lined the unfold in 7 straight video games, and it is a giant margin, they may almost definitely be with out Embiid. I believe the Celtics discovered a approach to win this sport by a big margin and made up for some errors within the final sport. Give me Celtics -10.
MONEY LINE: Boston Cash Line
-Philadelphia received the Cash Line 8 out of their final 10 video games
-Boston received the Cash Line 7 of their final 10 video games.
As of proper now, Joel Embiids’ standing has not modified, and he’s nonetheless uncertain for Sport 2. Boston is at Residence, and I can’t see them shedding right here. Give me Boston Cash Line.
OVER/UNDER: OVER
-Philadelphia Avg +/- vs O/U Line: +1.1
-Boston Avg +/- vs O/U Line: +2.0
-Philadelphia Total O/U Report: 46-39-2
-Boston Total O/U Report: 47-40-2
-Philadelphia hit the UNDER 5 occasions of their final 10 video games.
-Boston hit the UNDER 7 occasions of their final 10 video games.
James Harden exploded for 45 Factors final sport for the 76ers. If Joel Embiid is dominated out for Sport 2, I totally anticipate Harden to return again right down to Earth. Nonetheless, primarily based off how poorly the Celtics have performed defensively, I just like the Over right here. Final sport hit the Over, the Boston hit the over in 5 straight video games.
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